Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Kevin T — 04 Mar 2008

Amazing is the only thins I can say. John Malkovich abd Willem Dafoe are outstanding in the film.

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Kevin T on 04 Mar 2008.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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